On this day: February 25

POSTED: 08:08 PM PST Feb 24, 2013    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Feb 24, 2013 

Samuel Colt patents his revolver, the first black U.S. senator takes his seat, Muhammad Ali wins his first heavyweight title, and Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines, all on this day.

OTD February 25 -  Carrot Top
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1965: Comedian Carrot Top, known for his bright red hair and prop comedy, is born Scott Thompson in Rockledge, Fla.

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